Overview of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour / 8 Days Uganda Hiking Safari to Rwenzori Mountain
This 8 days Uganda hiking safari to Mountain Rwenzori National Park gives you an opportunity to submit to the highest point in Uganda, Margherita. On this safari Uganda expect to meet a diverse spectrum of wildlife which is found in within the boundaries of Rwenzori National Park.
Mt Rwenzori was formed as a result of uplift due to the movement of the tectonic plates in the rift valley. This movement caused an upward thrust of the old basement rock complex from the surrounding plains hence forming a stiff rugged mountain range. Mt Rwenzori is made up of igneous rocks that were thrust upwards during the formation phase, the igneous rocks from the steep and rugged profiles of mount baker, Stanley and portal. Mt Rwenzori experiences a variation in temperature given its variation in height.
During this Uganda safari tour expect to meet some of the wild mammals that are found here such as chimpanzees, monkeys, forest elephants, and buffaloes and over 217 bird species such as Rwenzori turaco and many others.
Highlights of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour / 8 Days Uganda Hiking Safari to Rwenzori Mountain
Day 1 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Transfer from Kampala to Kasese
Day 2 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Start hiking from Nyakalengijja- Nyabitaba hut
Day 3 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Continue the ascent from Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte hut
Day 4 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Proceed from John Matte to Elena’s hut
Day 5 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: From Elena’s Hut Hike to Kitandara hut
Day6 of the8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: From Kitandara to Guy Yeoman hut
Day 7 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: From Guy yeoman to Nyakalengija
Day 8 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Return trip to Kampala
Detailed itinerary of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour / 8 Days Uganda Hiking Safari to Rwenzori Mountain
Day 1of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour Day 1 of this safari in Uganda, kicks off with a transfer to Kasese via the Kampala Fort Portal- Kasese road and this takes on a 6-7 hour Uganda safari tour journey to get to Kasese. This drive to Ruwenzori is done using any of our car hire in Uganda fleet of cars includes various cars for example super customs for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari vans for hire in Uganda, buses for hire in Uganda, 4×4 safari land cruisers for hire in Uganda, During this journey, you have a short break for lunch in fort portal before finally making it to Kasese town where you will have an overnight stay in one of the numerous hotels in this town of Kasese.
Day 2 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: The second day of this tour in Uganda begins with an early morning breakfast then transfer to the Rwenzori mountaineering services filed office for a briefing about the entire hiking safari to the Margherita peak. You will be assigned to specific guides and porters who prove to be very instrumental to making your hiking experience a memorable one as they help you carry your hiking requirements and foods as well as preparing your meals during this entire course of the hike to the top of the mountain. From here, begin your Uganda tour hike to the top the Nyamitaba hut where you will have an overnight stay and dinner.
Day 3 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Wake up to the melodic twittering of the birds that are usually interjected by loud sounds of other mammals that are found in mountain Ruwenzori national park. Begin your hike through the Mobuku confluence and Bujuku rivers passing the Kurt Schaefer bridge. Continue following the way to john mate hut passing bamboo forest moss and lichen festooned trees before you get to the hut.
Day4 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Day 4 is quite hustled as you get moving through the bigo bog but as a reward to this you get to see the beautiful black waters of lake Bujuku which signals that you have now reached 3800m above sea level. Enjoy a sleepover at the Bujuku hut.
Day 5 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: From Bujuku hut take a short cut via the Scott Elliot pass. This pass is a bit rough but only for a short stretch then it returns to easy all the way up to Kitandara hut.
DAY 6 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Day 6 this is the day that takes you to glory as you get to the summit of Margherita. This doesn’t come easy as you have to wake up early to start your journey to the summit. The hike to the peak is done using crampons and climbing ropes to ensure safety. At the peak, take a moment to cherish your achievement then by taking lots of photos to forever remind you of this extraordinary achievement. After a few minutes here begin your descend back to Guy Yeoman.
Day 7 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Wake up early in the morning continue with your descent back Nyakalengija then transfer to back to the hotel where you get to have warm show, hot dinner and a comfortable sleep in a big bed to relax your body from this quite challenging but spectacular hike to the top of Uganda.
Day 8 of the 8 Days Rwenzori Hiking Safari Uganda Tour: Wake up early in the morning at around 09: 00 am and enjoy a heavy breakfast then check out of the lodge and begin your transfer back to Kampala and this concludes your Uganda safari experience.
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